Pondera RO056 pyramidal loom weight

Catalogue number Pondera RO056 Inventory number IG24403 Holding institution Adria, Museo Archeologico Nazionale Description Pyramidal truncated weight made of semi-fine clay, hazelnut in colour, rich in small and medium-sized black, gray, and calcitic inclusions. The weight is heavily chipped; one front face is missing.

Context

Site Adria Context Adria, Giardino Pubblico Triangolare (angolo SE) Excavation year 1879

Details

Type loom weight Loom weight shape pyramidal truncated Dimensions L. 80 mm W. 57 mm Hole diameter 14 mm Material clay Material notes semi-fine Use wear On the perforations Preservation state fragment

Remarks

Examined first-hand. Unpublished.

Recorded by A. Tricomi Year of study 2011